N923BGBURKHART GROB G103A 1990-11-19 NTSB Accident Report

Substantial
Serious

BURKHART GROB G103A S/N: 34037-K-268

Summary

On November 19, 1990, a Burkhart Grob G103A (N923BG) was involved in an accident near Erwinna, PA. The accident resulted in 1 serious injury, 1 minor injury. The aircraft sustained substantial damage.

The National Transportation Safety Board determined the probable cause of this accident to be: THE STUDENT PILOT'S IMPROPER LANDING TECHNIQUE AND THE INSTRUCTOR'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION.

This accident is documented in NTSB report NYC91LA032. AviatorDB cross-references NTSB investigation data with FAA registry records to provide comprehensive safety information for aircraft N923BG.

Accident Details

Date
Monday, November 19, 1990
NTSB Number
NYC91LA032
Location
ERWINNA, PA
Event ID
20001212X24685
Coordinates
40.490104, -75.080482
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Serious
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
1
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
2

Probable Cause and Findings

THE STUDENT PILOT'S IMPROPER LANDING TECHNIQUE AND THE INSTRUCTOR'S INADEQUATE SUPERVISION.

Aircraft Information

Registration
Make
BURKHART GROB
Serial Number
34037-K-268
Engine Type
None
Model / ICAO
G103A SA03
Aircraft Type
Glider
No. of Engines
0
Seats
2
FAA Model
G-103A TWIN II ACRO

Registered Owner (Current)

Name
FREEDOMS WINGS INTERNATIONAL INC
Address
454 MONROE AVE
City
GLENSIDE
State / Zip Code
PA 19038-2415
Country
United States

Data Source

Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# NYC91LA032